Dish Room Attendant

Job Summary

RISD Dining is currently seeking a full-time Dish Room Attendant to join its in-house dining and catering program. Be a part of the group that delivers exceptional hospitality by supporting local farms through seasonally-inspired menus, and utilizing the strengths of its staff to provide the absolute best in culinary artistry to the greater community.

Dish Room Attendants with RISD Dining maintain daily operation of the dish machine in accordance with proper procedures., as well as the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and floors.

Starting rate for this position is $20.20/hr. RISD also offers excellent benefits, which includes but is not limited to:

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation
• Personal and sick time
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully vested 403(b) retirement contributions after meeting eligibility requirements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
• 14 paid holidays
• RIPTA Transportation to and from work
• Free parking
• Meals at every shift

Essential Functions:

In support of Dining and Catering's mission and values, the incumbent may be called upon to perform any one or a combination of the following functions listed below:

• Manage the dish room and washing of all dishes, flatware and trays, storing in proper places and frequently replenishing items in serving areas. Clean dish washing machine (empty scrap trays and filters, hose down insides and load and unload areas, remove dividers and clean) and grease trap, clean scrap tables, belt, and disposal after each meal period. Sweep and mop floors in dish room.
• Clean pots, pans and other food preparation equipment.
• Assist in prompt removal of empty boxes, packaging materials and trash containers from kitchen. Sweep and mop kitchen and dining room floors when required.
• Check and restock beverage coolers and convenience items. Hook up fountain soda, juice, and CO2. Clean milk, soda, and juice machines.

Additional Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Previous experience in food service preferred with knowledge of dish machine operations, skills to properly clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Ability to read, write and follow written instructions is helpful.

Union

No

Work Schedule

This position will work approximately 40 hours per week. Academic year and summer schedules differ and will be discussed with applicants at time of interview.

Dining and Catering staff are considered essential personnel and are therefore required to work even when the school is closed.

Grade

810NE

Employment Status (Temp, Term, On-call, etc)

Full-Time (approximately 40 hours/week.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume (required)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.